Calculation of initial and sequent depths in a hydraulic jump, Victor Miguel Ponce, San Diego State University

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Initial [y₁] and sequent {y₂] depths in a hydraulic jump
Formulas:

Assume F₁ = 2 and confirm, or iterate.
y₂/y₁ = (1/2) [(1 + 8F₁²)^1/2 - 1]
y₁ = 4 ΔE (y₂/y₁) / [(y₂/y₁) - 1]³
v₁ = q/y₁
F₁ = v₁/(gy₁)^1/2

INPUT DATA:

Select:

Energy loss ΔE:

Unit-width discharge q:

INTERMEDIATE CALCS:

Units selected:
Grav. acceleration [ g ]:
Flow velocity v₁:
Froude number F₁:

OUTPUT:

Flow depth y₁:
Flow depth y₂:
Flow velocity v₂:
Froude number F₂:

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